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03 Jun

Punjab Police Nab ISI-Linked Suspect in Tarn Taran During Joint Intelligence Operation

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Tarn Taran (National Times): In a joint intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police have arrested a man suspected of having links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), raising alarm over potential cross-border threats. The arrest was made in Tarn Taran, where local police, acting on actionable inputs from Counter-Intelligence Punjab, apprehended Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan, a resident of Mohalla Rodupur, Gali Nazar Singh Wali. Confirming the arrest, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) stated that Gagandeep Singh had been in communication with ISI operatives, suggesting a serious security concern. The operation was part of an ongoing effort to dismantle anti-national networks active within…

28 May

Punjab Police Crack Down on Drug Smugglers: 141 Held, 90 FIRs Registered in Statewide Operation Across 126 Railway Stations

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CHANDIGARH, May 28: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 88th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at 126 Railway Stations across the state. The operation was carried out in all the 28 Police districts on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav. Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who was personally monitoring this state-level operation, said that all the CPs/SSPs were asked to…

16 May

Punjab Police Busts Major Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Module, Seizes 85 Kg Heroin

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Amritsar, May 16, 2025: In the largest drug seizure of the year, Tarn Taran Police have dismantled a significant international narco-smuggling network operated by a UK-based handler and controlled by Pakistan’s ISI. The bust led to the arrest of Amarjot Singh from Jota Sandhu village, Amritsar Rural, and the recovery of 85 kilograms of heroin.The module was reportedly run by a drug trafficker named Lalli, operating from the United Kingdom, in collaboration with Pakistan-based handlers. Amarjot Singh, acting as their India-based operative, was receiving consignments and distributing drugs across Punjab. Authorities revealed that his residence in Bhittewad village served as…

04 May

Punjab CM Lauds Police for Foiling Espionage Plot, Calls It Proud Moment for State

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Chandigarh, May 4 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann praised the Punjab Police on Sunday for successfully arresting individuals involved in espionage, calling the operation a benchmark in effective policing and a blow to anti-national conspiracies.In an official statement, the Chief Minister hailed the arrests as a significant victory against threats targeting India’s unity, integrity, and sovereignty. He emphasized that Punjab, being a border state, bears an immense responsibility in protecting national interests and that the state police have consistently risen to this challenge.Mann described the police action as a commendable move and a matter of immense pride for…

02 May

Patiala Fake Encounter Case: High Court Seeks Replies from Punjab Govt, CBI Over Alleged Police Killing

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Chandigarh, May 2, 2025: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices to the Punjab Government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a petition alleging a fake police encounter in Patiala, demanding their responses before the next hearing scheduled for the first week of July.The petition, filed by advocate Navkiran Singh on behalf of the deceased’s family, claims that Jaspreet Singh, a resident of Nabha, was killed in a staged encounter by the Patiala Police on March 12 in connection with a child abduction case.According to the victim's family, Jaspreet had already surrendered to the police when…

01 May

Punjab Police Bust Major Heroin Racket; Key Smuggler Linked to Pakistan-Based Network Arrested

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Amritsar, May 1, 2025 – In a major crackdown on transnational drug trafficking, the Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police has busted a sophisticated narcotics smuggling network linked to Pakistan-based handlers. The network was reportedly being operated by a foreign-based smuggler named Jassa, with significant support from his India-based associate.Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav revealed that Jodhbir Singh, alias Jodha, a resident of Amritsar Rural, played a crucial role in executing drug deliveries and laundering proceeds. Working under instructions from across the border, Jodha allegedly retrieved heroin consignments and facilitated their distribution across different states in India.Investigations…

18 Apr

ISI-Linked Terrorist Happy Passia’s Arrest in US Marks Big Win for Punjab Police

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Chandigarh, April 18, 2025 — Fugitive terrorist Harpreet Singh, known as Happy Passia, has been arrested in Sacramento, USA, in a major breakthrough for Indian law enforcement. Passia, wanted in multiple terror cases across Punjab, was tracked down with the help of the FBI and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, acting on inputs from the FBI’s New Delhi office.Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav described the arrest as a “major milestone” in the state’s ongoing war against terrorism. Passia is known to have strong links with Pakistan’s ISI and the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International. He is accused of being the…

14 Apr

Congress Leader Pratap Singh Bajwa Issued Appearance Notice by Punjab Police Over Explosive Claim in TV Interview

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Mohali (National Times): Punjab Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has been issued an appearance notice by the SAS Nagar Police, summoning him for questioning on Saturday at 12 PM at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Phase 7. The notice, served under FIR No. 19 dated 13/04/2025, cites sections 353(2) and 197(1)D of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The action is linked to Bajwa's recent statement during a television interview, where he claimed that “50 hand grenades had entered Punjab, 18 were used in blasts, and 32 remain unaccounted for.” The statement sparked immediate political and…

12 Apr

Prime Accused Nabbed in Grenade Attack on BJP Leader Kalia, Punjab CM Hails Police for Breakthrough

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Chandigarh, April 12, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday lauded the Punjab Police for cracking the grenade attack case involving BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia. The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, in coordination with central agencies and the Delhi Police, arrested Saidul Ameen — the prime accused — from Uttar Pradesh.Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, confirmed the arrest and praised the joint operation for its swift execution.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), CM Mann applauded the police for their courage and efficiency. “Punjab Police once again proved that it is one of the most brilliant police forces in…

23 Mar

Punjab Police Dismantles Narco-Terror Module; Father-Son Duo Among Four Arrested with 4 kg Heroin

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a major crackdown on drug trafficking under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Counter Intelligence (CI) unit in Amritsar has dismantled a narco-terror module operating in Punjab. The operation led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of 4 kg of heroin, according to Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, on Sunday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sukhwinder Singh and his son Navjot Singh, both residents of Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar; Aniket, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar; and Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, from Sheron village…